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Powering The Future With Flexible And See-Through Solar Cells

Semitransparent and flexible solar cells are now a reality thanks to a fabrication method developed by scientists in Japan.

7 Must-Read Stories In September

Climate research, career advice and insights into the healthcare sector took center stage in the month of September.

TSUBAME Supercomputer Helps Find Chagas Disease Drugs

Scientists in Japan have used the TSUBAME supercomputer to discover potential therapeutic protein inhibitors for Chagas disease.

Treating Ovarian Cancer With An Anti-Parasite Drug

Ivermectin, a drug used to treat parasitic infections, has been found to be useful in the treatment of ovarian cancer.

India’s Shortcut To An Emission-Free Future

Scientists in Finland have projected that India can function on a fully renewable electricity system by 2050.

An Ultra-Fast And Highly Sensitive Hydrogen Sensor

Scientists in Korea have developed an ultra-fast and highly sensitive hydrogen gas sensor which can detect hydrogen levels under one percent in less than seven seconds.

5 Times The Circadian Clock Ruled The Day

By now you must have heard that research on the circadian clock has won the 2017 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2017; but did you know that it also affects female fertility, among other things?

Why Boredom Makes You Sleepy

In a collaborative study, researchers have found that a part of the brain that is associated with motivation and pleasure can also regulate sleep.

Professor Seiji Ogawa Receives The 2017 Keio Medical Science Prize

Professor Seiji Ogawa of Tohoku Fukushi University has been awarded the 22nd Keio Medical Science Prize for his work on functional MRI.